December 2015 OD Union 133

OLD DIOCESANS UNION

Matric boys 2015 enjoying final fond moments and making memories at the Mitre

CONTENTS ROLL OF HONOUR 134 NOTES FROM OD UNION OFFICE 136 uk branch report 139 founders day 143 reunions 144 SOCIAL REGISTER 150 Births, engagements, marriages, wedding anniversaries and octogenarians OBITUARIES 153 news OF ODs 166 OD UNION SPOrt 178 MUSEUM & ARCHIVES 183 od union agm notice 184 134 OD Union December 2015

ROLL OF HONOUR Their name liveth for ever

In December we remember:

THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 Letterstedt Frederick Childe (1869-76) Maj-General, Indian Army medical service. 1918 Bertram Hewat (1907-10) [MC] Lieut, RFA. France 8 December 1917 Ferdinand Jeppe (1902) Lieut, RAF. England, December 1917. Ernest Keeley (1904) Lieut, SAI. France 1917 Alexander Macfarlane (1900-03) Lieut, RFA. France 2 December 1917 AE Ochse (1882-83) Corpl, SAI. France 1918 Douglas Snashall (1910-13) Driver, Motor Transport. East Africa, December 1916 Percy Stapleton (1897-1907) [MC] Lieut SAI. France, December 1918 Guy Stent (1900) Lieut SAI. Died 18 December 1919 Stephen Steyn (1902-08) Lieut, RFA. Palestine, December 1917 Harold Tredrea (1915-16) Pvt, SAI. France December 1918 Samuel Woofe (1910) SAI. France September 1918

THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945 Peter Bairnsfather Cloete (1927-35) Capt, DEOR. Kisumu, 19 December 1942 Douglas Buchanan (1926-29) Flying-Officer, RAF. England 17 December 1941 Charles Carmichael (1925-33) Lieut, East Kents. At sea 7 December 1942 D’Eyncourt Chamberlain (1913-16) Major, Hampshires. North Africa, 2 December 1942 Painton Cowen (1926-29) Lieut, Royal Marines. Mediterranean 22 December 1942 Owen de Smidt (1931-37) [C] Lieut, SAAF. Cyprus 3 December 1944 Thomas Fisher (1920-27) Major, SAAF. Mediterranean 12 December 1941 Ronald Fletcher (1937-41) WOII, SAAF. Italy 26 December 1944 Michael Fowler (1933-34) Major, SAAF. Mediterranean 9 December 1941 David Howe-Brown (1936-41) Flying-Officer, RAF. Germany 2 December 1943 Harry Landsberg (1945-48) Lieut, Citizen Force Unit. Grasmere, SA, 24 November 1962 Roger Louw (1919-20) Trooper, Imperial Light Horse. Sicily, 2 December 1942 Gerald Shaw (1927-32) Pvt, Botha Regiment. Greece 9 December 1941 December 2015 OD Union 135

In January we remember

THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 RD Graham (1902-06) Capt, SA Scottish. POW and wounded. Died in Cape Town (not recorded) Godfrey Johnston (1902-04) Lieut, 32nd Indian Lancers. Died in Somaliland, 1915 Austin Pocock (1900-01) Maj, 5th SA Horse. Died in East Africa January 1916 Jack ER Syfret (1909-15) Lieut, in the Royal Field Artillery. Died in SA January 1919

THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945 Ronald Howes (1924-32) Capt, Dragoon Guards. Italy 24 January 1944 Alan Marshall (1931-37) Cpl, Cape Town Highlanders. Italy 29 January 1943 Robert Midgley (1926-30) Sgt, SA Intelligence. At sea, 3 January 1943 Peter Moodie (1932-34) L/Bdr, SAA. North Africa, 23 January 1942 Kenneth Reid (1924-29) Sgr, SANF. Off Greece, 12 January 1945

In February we remember

THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 Egbert Clark (1899-1900) Capt, Cheshire Regiment. Died of wounds in Mesopotamia, February 1917 Charlton Horne (1901-07) Pvt, 3rd SAI. Egypt 26 February 1916 Andrew McGregor (1904-10) Lieut, 9th Black Watch. France 28 February 1916 Oswald Puckle (1908) Pvt, 2nd Rhodesians. East Africa, February 1916 Walter Reid (1895-1900) Lieut, RFA. Died in England, February 1919

THE WORLD WAR 1939-45 Anthony Blackett (1935-38) Pilot-Officer, RAF. Britain 14 February 1941 Charles Earp-Jones (1925-29) Sgt, RAF. Continent 26 February 1943 John Gooldon (1927-36) [M] Capt, SAA. Italy, 7 February 1945 John Lewis (1921-26) Lieut, SANF. Mediterranean, February 1941 Peter Renniker (1936-38) Pilot-Officer, RAF. Eritrea, 8 February 1941 136 OD Union December 2015

NOTES FROM OD UNION OFFICE

Matric Shirt Signing at the Mitre after final assembly The Bishops landscape imprints itself on our One such occasion was on Thursday hearts, infiltrates our minds and influences 15 October when Dugald and I had the the way we interact with this beautiful privilege and pleasure of welcoming environment. The OD Union, officially the Class of 2015 as the latest ODs. We constituted some 129 years ago on 14 April explained the purpose, objectives, rules 1886, has a renewed energy, vigour, and and responsibilities of the OD Union. We passionate purpose as it adapts and adjusts highlighted the benefits, what would be to its new home. An open and welcoming expected of them, and how young ODs can building, we have hosted a variety of events, make the most of being an OD. reported on elsewhere in the magazine, that The transformation from Bishops boy have drawn a diverse spectrum of ODs back to OD is one that happens with unnerving to Bishops. speed. On the Wednesday the boy is in December 2015 OD Union 137

It is thus important for the OD Union to play a role in this transition, for as Patti Smith commented, “every transformation is invariably a loss, and the transformed must be mourned before the transformed-into can be relished”. This is why the important ritual of valedictory is so emotional. And why we at the OD Union view our role in this transformation as an important one. We must not forget that these men, for the first time in their lives, lose their collective identity. Having an active, vibrant and effective OD Union assists in providing them with one. The Alia initia e fine (from the end spring new beginnings) Mitre of red and gold changes to the classroom. On the Thursday, after his silver and blue, and a diagonal of green is final chapel service, he leaves the classroom added to the Bishops blues. forever. The new leadership steps swiftly into We as Bishops men and ODs are fortunate the void. The school is a restless environment in the sense that many of us live in the city, that can easily disorientate one. study in the city and go on to work in the city 138 OD Union December 2015

– we can thus keep strong ties with Bishops. Union can be most effective. We launched To this end, we have worked hard at ensuring this initiative at a business breakfast on that young ODs are integrated into the OD 19 November where President Raymond Union as early and seamlessly as possible. Ackerman and Anthony Farr of Allan Gray The Tullyallen Trophy during Orientation Orbis Foundation discussed the benefits of Week, The Annual Interhouse 7s, and the coaching and mentoring. OD Dinner are a few examples. But by far My favourite Bishops picture is of the single most significant development is Principal Hubert Kidd saying good-bye the recently launched “ODs Assist ODs” to the matrics as they make their final mentoring and coaching programme where journey down the Avenue. The caption of experienced professionals are willing to the photograph from Pliny the Elder reads: help the next generation through coaching, “Alia initia e fine” (from the end spring new mentoring, offering advice and assistance. beginnings). It is here where the distilled wisdom and Welcome to the Class of 2015, the first ODs experience of senior ODs meets the passion inducted into our new home – from which and enthusiasm of youth that the OD spring our new beginnings.

I go, and men who know me not, when I am reckoned man, will ask, “What is it then that thou hast got by drudging through that five-year task?” “What knowledge or what art is thine? Set out thy stock, thy craft declare.” Then this child-answer shall be mine, “I only know they loved me there.” There courteous strivings with my peers, and duties not bound up by books and courage fanned by stormy cheers, and wisdom writ in pleasant looks, and hardship buoyed with hope, and pain, encountered for the common weal, and glories void of vulgar gain, were mine to take, were mine to feel. Nor from Apollo did I shrink like Titans chained; but sweet and low, whispered the Nymphs, who seldom think: “Up, up for action, run and row!” He let me, though his smile was grave, seek an Egeria out of town beneath the pine trees; he forgave; and should the jealous Muses frown? Fieldward some remnants of their lore went with me, as the rhymes of Gray annealed the heart of Wolfe for war, when drifting on his starlight way. Much lost I; something stayed behind, a snatch, maybe, of ancient song; some breathings of a deathless mind, some love of truth, some hate of wrong. And to myself in games I said, “What mean the books? Can I win fame? I would be like the faithful dead, a fearless man, and pure of blame. I may have failed, my school may fail; I tremble, but this much I dare; I love her. Let the critics rail, my brethren and my home are there.”

W M Cory: Retrospect of School Life The Diocesan College: A Century of ‘Bishops’ December 2015 OD Union 139

UK BRANCH REPORT

Left to right: Paul Robins (1976G), Dave Steward (1977O), Trevor Reid (1977G), Dave Stuart (1977O), Mark Westcott (1977F), Andrew Higgo (1977O), Stuart MacSymon (1977F) England – and her rugby team – was Higgo (1977O), Dave Stuart (1977O) and overwhelmed by the Rugby World Cup. Paul Robins (1976G). I was pleased to have Enthusiasts from all over the rugby-playing been able to join them for a pub lunch on world turned up for the tournament which, the Thames. in the event, turned out to be pretty much a I joined, too, the 1990s who assembled for southern hemisphere affair. a joint 25th reunion-cum-SA-v-Wales-game It was wonderful to see so many ODs at a function hosted by Murray McPherson amongst the SA supporters, lured no at his charming home in deepest Berkshire. doubt by Francois Louw’s (2003W) almost We kicked off, as it were, at a lunch at the permanent presence for the Springboks. local pub and it was downhill from there as Amongst the crowds was a small but vocal Wales took the game to the wire. Playing for 1976/7 contingent represented by Dave the boys-only bash were Murray McPherson, Steward (1977O), Stuart MacSymon Gordon Robinson, Neil Orpen, Caelim (1977F), Simon Grose (1977F), Trevor Reid Parkes, Nick Cunningham, James Legg, (1977G), Mark Westcott (1977F), Andrew Paul Ellis-Smith, Stephen Larkin, James 140 OD Union December 2015

Left to right: Robert Slingsby, Peter Arthur, Helen Casey, Nicky Bicket, Jeremy and Gigi Friedlander

Deane, Richard Pontin, Dave Tordesillas, Nicholas Boswell (2010S), James Blackwood Ant Marten (fresh from the USA) and Neal Murray (1989F), Adam Barnard (1997B) and Arnold. Murray, who had wisely despatched Costa Ghioules (2005O). The occasion to his family for the weekend, had even found meet with Rondebosch Old Boys is always some authentic boerewors for the braai. one to be welcomed and while they may have Where he found the sausage no one knows had the upper hand on the rugby fields this and were wise enough not to ask. year, we more than showed them the way at Not an outfit to let an opportunity for a the bar. party slip by, the Rondebosch Boys High The 2005s up here held their 10th reunion School UK Old Boys’ Union held a drinks in London and by all accounts it was a happy party in London to which they had very and raucous affair. kindly invited ODs. Those who attended Robert Slingsby (1973F) opened his were Simon Alexander (2009G), John London art exhibition at the Royal College Hawinkels (2010O), Nicky Bicket (1973F), of Art and was supported by Jeremy Friedlander (1972F), Peter Arthur (1965W) and me. Robert has attained a formidable international reputation and the good and great turned out to view his output of 21 charcoal and chalk portraits of the Kara and Mursi tribes of Ethiopia with whom he and his wife Janis had spent two weeks. Given his reputation, that Robert and I spent three years in the same art class at College is mildly irksome to say the least. Gareth Penny (1980F) launched his Conradie-Penhill wines at a fabulous Left to right: James Deane, David Tordesillas, Murray McPherson, Marc Wilmot, Richard Pontin, Neal function at South Africa House and drew Arnold, Neil Orpen, James Legg, Caelim Parkes. a good crowd of ODs, who seemed more December 2015 OD Union 141

thirsty than knowledgeable. It was good to Research Fellow and Tutor in Clinical have Mike Pike (Staff) attend, along with Medicine at Jesus College. David Roomes (1984F), Chris Olds (1999O), John Stanford (1998F) was pleased to be Aarjan Snoek (1997O), Chris Anderson able to attend the Old Haileyburian Creative (1978F), Chaaba Jangulo (2012W), Caelim Industries Networking Event which he found Parkes (1990O), Anthony Pickering (1990F), extremely enjoyable and useful. The ODU Michael Butler (1984F), James Pickering thanks The OGH Society for its continued (1997O), Martin Calder (1991B) and support of the ODU. Stephen Morrell (1988B), together with wives Finally, the UK OD Senior Golf Circuit and partners. had its inaugural match in October, the first I’m sure you’ll join me in congratulating of many it is hoped. The idea is to involve as Dr Chris Winearls (1967W) who was one many of our older ODs in midweek games of this year’s recipients of the Teaching as possible and rotate the venues around the Excellence Award for Lifetime Achievement great courses of England. This game was from Oxford University’s Medical Sciences played at the famous Walton Heath and the Division. Chris is a nephrologist and idea and energy behind all this is Richard Associate Professor of Medicine at Oxford Duck (1964G). Richard’s report is published as well as having just retired as a Senior in full below:

The winner at the inaugural meeting today was the British weather! Bravely all those who had agreed to come to the meeting duly arrived at Walton Heath in the most appalling weather conditions. We were also joined by Graham Williams who is hoping to organise a future match against his old school Cranleigh. We sat down to coffees, teas and bacon baps and watched the rain hammering down and then took a vote. Four of us decided we would play despite the rain and two decided that it really was too much so departed for home. The four intrepid players donned their wet weather gear and headed off to play on the Old Course. Suffice it to say that we were the only four mad enough to play on either course that day! It was a struggle as the rain kept up a steady pour for most of the round but we did actually end up in dry conditions for the last few holes. Despite the weather, some decent scores were made, with several pars and John Wyatt (1963W) even managing a birdie on the 12th hole. Having discussed the prospects for a future game or hopefully match, it was decided that as most of us are headed for the Cape early in the year, we would make the next meeting in May and are hopeful we can get a match together against the Old Cranleighans. It was the general view that there must be more ODs of our age group that play golf in the London area but at least we now have a quorum with enough players to get up a team. I did try to get some pictures but it was too wet to take any on the course. The intrepid golfers were Mike Taylor, Bob Trew, Richard Duck and John Wyatt. I will be in touch with all the members once I have sorted out proposed dates for May and hopefully arranged opponents for a match. 142 OD Union December 2015

Full group inside the club house; Mike Taylor (1959G), Peter Arthur (1965W), Robert Simpson (1968S), Bob Trew (1952F), Richard Duck (1964G) and seated John Wyatt (1963W) Despite impressions to the contrary, the School. To that end, the UK OD Mentoring objective of an active ODU up here in the Programme is really serving a useful UK is not just to party, but to bring together purpose and is growing strongly (and has ODs to retain and strengthen the Bishops been launched worldwide). As always my bonds (to each other and the School) and thanks go to all those ODs who give of their to enable ODs of all ages and from all time and experience to other ODs looking walks to leverage those ties in a network for guidance and support in their careers. made possible by our experiences of the Nicky Bicket December 2015 OD Union 143

Bookings at Computicket for Christmas Carols with Richard Cock (1966O) open on Monday 9 November 2015.

CAROLS WITH RICHARD COCK Wednesday 16th December 2015 at 6pm Bishops Memorial Chapel Cost of tickets: R130 for adults and R90 for children under 12. Richard donates a portion of the takings to the OD Union Bursary Fund. Wine and mince pies kindly donated by Pick n Pay will be served at interval. ODs who would like to sing, please contact Hennie [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there!

FOUNDERS DAY

Friday 11 March 2016 There will be lunch for ODs participating in events at the Frank Reid. ODs wishing to take part in cricket, tennis, water polo, debating, basketball or shooting matches must submit their names to the listed people below. Shooting: Phil Calothi [email protected] Tennis: John Smuts [email protected] Basketball: Glen Gibbon [email protected] Water Polo: Fiona Mallett [email protected] Debating: Aneen Kritzinger [email protected] Cricket: Brian Robertson [email protected] 144 OD Union December 2015

ODU Dinner Annual Dinner of the OD Union – Wednesday 9 March 2016 Venue: The Ballroom, Kelvin Grove Time: 6.00 for 7.00pm Dress: Black tie or suit Cost: R350 Guest Speaker: Guy Pearson (Principal) MC: Anton Taylor Bookings: [email protected] EFT: Standard Bank Branch: Rondebosch 025009 Name: OD Union Account number: 274927187 Reference: Your full name, year and ODU Dinner Please send proof of payment to: [email protected] REUNIONS

Please diarise dates for reunions 2016: class of 1976 – 40th reunion March 2016 Class of 1996 – 20th reunion The Class of 1976 is excited to announce 2016 that we will be holding a series of events to The Class of 1996 will be celebrating their celebrate our 40th Reunion in Cape Town 20 year reunion in 2016. from 9 - 13 March 2016. If you would like to get involved please A web page has been created so we can e-mail Anthony Mitchell [email protected] stay in touch with all of the 76-ers and keep you updated on the plans and arrangements Class of 1986 – 30th Reunion as they develop. The webpage may be March 2016 accessed at www.76ersODReunion.co.za The Heatlie Pavilion has been booked for a The events and activities are being casual spit braai, for men only, on Friday 11 planned around the OD Dinner and March 2016. The Woodlands Hockey Pavilion Founders Day, with a few additional functions and Mitre facility have been booked for Saturday arranged so we can relax, catch up and see 12 March 2016 for ODs and partners, on a first Bishops as it has continued to develop. come first served basis for up to 100 people. We We truly hope that as many of our look forward to seeing you there. For information classmates as possible, wherever you may be contact Julien Rumbelow [email protected] in the world, will be able to join us in March. Nigel Gwynne-Evans nigel.gwynne-evans@ Please feel free to send us any westerncape.gov.za Mike Hyne [email protected] or suggestions that you may have for the events Anton Potgieter [email protected] and activities. You will be able to make December 2015 OD Union 145

Class of 87 reunion The annual class of 1987 lunch was held at the Mitre on 26 August. It was a very enjoyable lunch and the venue worked brilliantly.

Back row: Peter Farlam, Alastair Colins, Alastair Burns, Mike Olden, Carl Louscher, Bruce Jack. Middle row: John Chorlton, Robert Wilkinson, Brent Dyssel, Mike Kirsten, Kevin Mattison, Gasto Fernandes, Nicolaas Basson, Andrew Kellet, Garth Jenman. Seated: Pierre du Preez, Mark Van Hoogstraten, Andre Wepener, Mark Reid. contact via the webpage with enquiries. The reunion will be held from Friday 4th See you in 2016! March to Sunday 6 March 2016. Details can be obtained from Russell Peters Class of 1966 – 50th REUNION [email protected] 9 - 11 March 2016 Organizers: Biannual lunch for Donald Fraser Bett (F) 021 531 3789 the class of 1955 (e) [email protected] We meet twice a year for lunch at the Mick Reid: (S) 023 313 3391 [email protected] school and for the first time we met at Phil Biden: (O) 021 671 2788 [email protected] the Mitre on 10 September, very different John Waller: (W) 021 794 5712 [email protected] from the old OD offices. It is a wonderful Please note this will be the last notice in the OD meeting place with great views and we are section of the magazine before our reunion. Let very grateful to the OD Union, especially us know if you have not been contacted yet. our esteemed Office Administrator Delré, for allowing us to use the facilities. As usual our Class of 1956 – 60th Reunion chairman of fun, Don Rowand, organized 4 - 6 March 2016 the get-together and we were very pleased 146 OD Union December 2015

Biannual lunch for the class of 1955

Fron left going around table: Geoff Arenhold, Frank Purcell, Andrew Conroy, John Day, John Cartwright, Michael Fielding, Eddie Twiggs, Sandy Bean, Anthony Plummer, Peter Lamming, Don Rowand , John James and Frank Seaton. to have Andrew Conroy all the way from Class of 1990 reunion the Northern Cape. As always Frank Seaton The Class of 1990 got together on 10th braved the weather and traffic to come September for their annual lunch. all the way from Yserfontein. We were A pleasant and low key 25 year reunion for delighted to have Geoff Arenhold back in the class of 1990 was held over two days at the the fold after a serious illness that forced Woodlands Pavilion on 16 and 17 October 2015. him to miss out on our 60th reunion earlier Friday evening was a boys-only cocktail on this year. In addition to those already evening – a great opportunity to catch up mentioned, the following also attended, and reconnect late into the night. For some, Frank Purcell, John Day, John Cartwright, this was the first time since school that they Michael Fielding, Eddie Twiggs, Sandy had reconnected through a reunion, and the Bean, Anthony Plummer, Peter Lamming, tone and intent of the evening was a perfect and John James. We will be meeting again enabler. There was a reasonable turnout of hopefully in March 2016 and every member 30 classmates. of the class of 1955 is welcome. Regards, A Saturday afternoon family braai, Peter Lamming. with the RWC quarter final (Springboks vs December 2015 OD Union 147

25 year reunion – class of 1990

Standing (left to right): Alister Smuts, Martin Bey, Ali Tsisaker, James Canning, Derrick Mills, Holger Heye, Barnaby Steynor, Brendan Prestage, David Dalling, Andrew Heesom, Trevor Harries-Jones, Richard Gregorowski, Harry ‘Jimmy’ Adams, Brendan Jenman, Luke Scott, Paul Steenkamp, Anthony Berzack, Robert McDonald, Greg Jensen Sitting/kneeling from (left to right): Khimaal Omardien, Andrew Cole, Nicholas Smith, Oliver Wood, James Fisher

Wales), and games on the fields for the kids, many laughs and incredulous recognition of gave many of the kids, wives and partners the effects that 25 years of ageing has had on the opportunity to meet one another, and us all – with many seeing each other for the to get a feel for the special connection and first time in decades. influence Bishops has had on our lives. In conclusion, there was wide recognition Again, for some, the banter followed late into of a successful reunion, that we should the night. attempt to meet more regularly, and There was a simultaneous Saturday consensus that the new home of the OD reunion for classmates in the UK, and a Union is a great backdrop and facility to host video call between the two groups brought a reunion. Thanks from the class of 1990. 148 OD Union December 2015

10 year reunion – class of 2005

After much prior planning, on the morning of Friday the 28th of August the OD matric group of 2005 met at Bishops to commence their ten- year reunion. The group numbered over 60 in size, it was the largest ten-year reunion in recent memory. Despite some of the group having had late nights on Thursday, all made the bus. The group travelled to two wine farms for tastings Rondebosch to watch the rugby. before ending at Leopard’s Leap for an The conclusion of the weekend took place exquisite lunch. After a merry bus trip home on the Saturday evening, with drinks at the the 2005 matrics rested for the evening, of Mitre followed by dinner in the Woodlands course, and then reconvened the next day at Pavilion. Several stirring speeches were December 2015 OD Union 149

5 year reunion – class of 2010

Class of 2010 – Drinks at the Mitre given, and the evening ended with a its five year reunion at the Mitre. The OD particularly emotional singing of Psalm Union provided some food and the beers 150 in the chapel. The ODs conducted were cold, which made for a themselves well throughout the weekend, wonderful evening. and many of us consider it to have been the There were a few words said and a bit best weekend of our lives. A special thank of banter but it was an informal evening you must be extended to our head boy, Chris designed to allow everyone to reminisce and Ryall, who put in an enormous amount of ‘catch-up’. Members of staff were invited effort and was almost solely responsible for and popped in throughout the evening. the weekend. Pro fide et patria. Overall it was a brilliant occasion for Anton Taylor (2010B) us to meet up with classmates and old friends – some of whom we had not seen Class of 2010 reunion for five years! On Friday 28 August the class of 2010 held Dugald Robertson (2010F) 150 OD Union December 2015

SOCIAL REGISTER

BIRTHS Warm congratulations go to these ODs on the recent births of sons or daughters.

Michelle and Brendon Stevens (2006K) had the pleasure of welcoming their baby boy Marcel into the world on 25 March 2015.

Jill and James Henkes (1997G) welcomed their first child Alexa Melanie Henkes into the world on 22 October 2015. weddings Evan Faull (1999G) married Patricia Terre on 15 August 2015, at “Iglesia de la Asuncion”, La Parra, Extremadura in Spain. The reception was held at the 18th century Hospederia, Convento De La Parra, a wonderful Spanish affair, enjoyed by all. The groom’s parents are Tim and Louise Faull and bride’s parents are Patricia and Antonio Terre, from Extremadura region in Spain. The following ODs attended the wedding Eden Gagiano (1994S), Alex McGee (1999W), Robert Wilkinson

(1987K) and James Mackay (2000S). Evan and Patricia Faull December 2015 OD Union 151

Wela Mnukwana (1993W) married Frances Gray on 14 February 2015 at the Garrison Church Robben Island, Cape Town. The wonderful day was enjoyed by immediate friends, family & Wela’s close friend Des Newton (OA) who was the Wela and Frances Mnukwana best man.

WEDDING anniversaries

David-John Andrews (Donny) and Noell Helen Andrews celebrate 40 years of marriage on 6 December. They were married in Knysna in 1975. (Staff – Head of Pre-Prep 2001 – 2014).

Douglas Green (1947O) and wife Ena celebrated their 60th wedding Michael Muller (1965S) and wife Colleen anniversary on 22nd October 2015. They were married in the recently celebrated their 40th wedding Dutch Reformed Church in Malmesbury. anniversary. 152 OD Union December 2015

OCTOGENARIANS

Clive Arthur Lionel Rollo Philip John Le Robin James Hustler Peter Raymond Fowles (1954G) Feuvre (1952G) Hadwen (1953G) Keen (1953G) 17 October 1935 6 November 1935 20 October 1935 5 December 1935

John David Stobart Hugh Gordon Alan John Ronald Stuart (1952F) Legg (1952G) Douglas (Staff) Napier (1952S) 17 October 1935 17 December 1935 28 November 1935 23 October 1935

Ian Turner Barron (1952S) Christopher Henry Nardus Auret (1952) 5 December 1935 24 December 1935 Michael George Smith (1953G) John Richard Wilson Ackermann (1953O) 25 November 1935 23 December 1935 Murray Hough (1952S) 21 October 1935 visitors

Peter Muir Elliott (1967W) pointing out his dad, Archbold Sayer Elliott Geoff Burton (1953G) (1926S) in a picture of the entire and John Powell Tony Bull (1963O) Stuart Lucani college taken in 1923 (1953O) and wife May Bull (1968S) December 2015 OD Union 153

Zandy Bicket (1973S) and Sholto Cole (1949G) and his wife Sue in the middle with wife Elizabeth, visiting all Basil Bey (Staff) left and Francis Hawks Ian Watson (2001O) the way from Canada Paul Dobson (Staff) right (1961G) OBITUARIES

necessitated his transfer to the Medical Corps where he was trained as a Laboratory Technician. On resuming his studies he qualified in 1947 and worked at King George V Hospital Durban, as he intended on specializing in Tuberculosis. In 1951 he accepted a post as Hospital Director with the Southern Rhodesian Health Department and was stationed at Ngomahuru Leprosy Hospital south of Fort Victoria. There were 1000 patients and this later was combined with a new Tuberculosis Hospital built at the institution. He returned to the Republic in 1964 and settled in Stellenbosch. He was appointed as the Tuberculosis Medical Officer of Stellenbosch and later became Medical Officer of Health. Dr John “Jack” Allan (1939G) He, with his wife Nicolette, retired to Dr John “Jack” Allan (1939G) died Hermanus in 1986 and spent many happy peacefully in Hermanus on 3 July 2015 at years in Voelklip. Nicolette predeceased him the age of 93. After matriculating from on 1 February 2004 and his daughter Averil Bishops, John commenced his medical on 2 November 2013. studies at UCT and after completing He is survived by four children, 14 2nd year enlisted in the SAAF Ill-health grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. 154 OD Union December 2015

ensure that they never wanted for anything. He was not only a loving father and husband, but also a devoted son to his parents Tim and Brenda and brother to Kathy, all of whom sadly predeceased him. Following Kathy’s death, he stayed in close contact with his brother-in-law, James Wilson, and his niece and two nephews, to whom he was affectionately known as ‘Uncle Boet’. He started school in the ‘subs’ at Loreto Convent in Camps Bay and then boarded at Western Province Preparatory School from Standard 1 onwards. There he flourished both academically and on the sports field. Throughout his life, Keith was always tall for his age. At Western Province Prep from age 9 he dwarfed his immediate contemporaries. And so it continued and he was over six foot by the time he was Keith John Balchin (1970W) 14. Martin Johnson, the captain of the Nick Winearls (1970W) writes: triumphant England World Cup rugby team I am deeply touched to have been asked in 2003, himself a tall man, was quoted a by Carol and her two sons, Ross and Neil, few weeks ago as saying: “When you are tall, to honour the memory of Keith, their you can afford to be quiet. You don’t need to dearly-loved husband and father. My grab attention by being an extrovert.” I think association and subsequent friendship with that sums up Keith perfectly. Keith goes back 62 years. Our respective Keith arrived at Bishops College the fathers, both Chartered Accountants, were same year as me (1967) and that is where we business associates and our mothers were became friends. His bushy black eyebrows friends. I am told that Keith’s mother were memorable even then and his nickname brought him (six months older than me) to ‘Owlie’ was very appropriate both physically the Kingsbury Nursing Home to visit my and psychologically. Those eyebrows came mother and me shortly after I was born. So in handy when he played the Russian that’s where we set eyes on each other for Ambassador in a College production of Peter the first time, although I have to confess Ustinov’s play Romanoff and Juliet – a political that the details are hazy. tale set in Moscow during the Cold War. Keith was the quintessential family man. He was friendly to all, a natural leader He always put the needs of his family before and at College rose to become a very popular his own, making numerous sacrifices to school prefect and Head of White House. December 2015 OD Union 155

A classmate at school, who was young While studying at UCT he met the pint- and small for our class, described Keith as sized Carol with whom he fell in love and having a caring nature, a person who never subsequently married in 1977. They were exploited his size advantage and, if anything, inseparable companions over the 38 years cared for ‘small’ people. As a lifelong friend I of their marriage and I know that Keith’s can attest to this. passing has left an immense void in her life. At school, he was an accomplished Professionally, Keith started his working athlete. His discipline was rugby where life at GEC in Manchester. On his return to he was described as being very ‘useful’. Cape Town, he worked firstly as a consulting Indeed, with that height! A vivid mental engineer, then at Warner Lambert, before picture is Keith standing up in a loose scrum joining South African Breweries, where he looking like a giant with schoolboys milling served as Engineering Manager: Western around him. A fellow lock forward in the Cape for 10 years. Keith started his own one- Under 19 team of 1970 described him as man engineering management consulting “… wonderful to have as a forward in your practice in 2002 and enjoyed much success lineout, as he hardly needed to jump to get in that role. During this time he also lectured the ball!” part-time in the Mechanical Engineering Sadly, he wasn’t well enough to attend Department at UCT, a job he found the 45th anniversary reunion of our matric immensely rewarding, and conducted several year in March this year. The news that his successful training programmes for a variety health had declined to a point where he was of companies both locally and in the Middle no longer strong enough to carry on working East. motivated me to come down to Cape Town Thirteen years ago, in November 2002, to visit him. During the happy and very Keith was diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, memorable afternoon which Rosemarie and I which ultimately progressed to the point spent with Carol and Keith, despite knowing of no return. At the time of the diagnosis, that there was not much more that could be I recall that the average life expectancy done for him medically, he never complained for those suffering from this form of bone once about the discomfort that he was clearly marrow cancer was estimated to be five experiencing. years. Happily he outlived that by several After leaving Bishops, Keith and I, years. If there is any consolation at this sad encouraged by our accountant fathers, time, how terrific it was that he lived to see started out on B.Comm degrees at the both his sons get their doctorates. He was so University of Cape Town but, after a year, proud of them. we agreed that it was not to our liking. Keith was privileged to have been cared Keith went on to qualify as a Mechanical for by Dr Mike du Toit, who succeeded in Engineer at UCT with a BSc Engineering, improving and prolonging his quality of life followed later by a Master of Industrial considerably. Keith refused to let his illness Administration. get him down, he never complained and bore 156 OD Union December 2015

his suffering with great fortitude. Even so, he died far too young: there is no doubt that there remained so much more for him to give and receive from his family and friends. Our response to the challenges we face in this life is very much in our own hands: Keith and Carol, Ross and Neil have handled these recent years with positive determination; a great lesson for us all to follow. To Carol, Ross and Neil, I send my love. You had the privilege of spending your lives with Keith, a lovely, cheerful ‘gentle giant’ whose warmth and integrity we were fortunate to experience. Keith was the truest of ‘true blue’ friends whom I will miss greatly.

‘Jake’ Crompton (1941S) Alan John Lister Crompton (1941S), a distinguished OD and enthusiastic World War and afterwards obtained an ex- all-round sportsman, was at Bishops from serviceman’s grant to resume at UCT where 1933 to 1941. He achieved a first class he obtained in 1947 a B.Sc., in Electrical matric with distinction in History, a subject Engineering. which interested him for the rest of his life. From there he went to Rugby in He was also a member of a vintage first England where he worked for B.R. rugby team which included his friends the Thompson, Houston and Co initially as a famous Fry brothers. graduate apprentice studying to take his As a new boy in School House he was professional exams. dubbed ‘’Padda’’ and retained that name During a skiing holiday in Europe Jake because of his broad and ready smile, met Judy Newton, his future wife, a wonderful although he was later more generally known person with a great sense of humour. Judy as Jake. He and his younger brother Fuzz was an American in the employ of the US were popular members of School House. Embassy as a diplomat in London. On leaving school Jake had a short Jake continued in the employ of spell at UCT where he captained the U19 associate companies of B.R. Thompson, rugby team before enlisting in the navy. He Houston and Co when he returned to South received a special commendation from Field Africa with Judy and they were married at Marshal Smuts for his services in the Second St George’s in Johannesburg in 1954. Their December 2015 OD Union 157

two daughters, Jenny and Suzanne, born during a spell with Thomas Barlow in Natal, both married and settled eventually in their mother’s native country. In 1961 Jake joined Associated Electrical Industries and was appointed Managing Director to the Board of First Electrical Corporation in 1966. He resigned in 1968 from that company and associated directorships with Vanderbijl Engineering Corporation, to take up the position of Managing Director of Hall-Thermotank, South Africa Group, new companies that were all associated with refrigeration and air conditioning – a big change from the electrical engineering groups with which he had previously been involved. Jake was a regular and faithful member of the congregation of St Martins in the Veld in Johannesburg. Throughout his career Jake retained an active interest in Bishops, serving on the while was based in India, so Graham’s early committee of the OD Union for decades. schooling was in Bombay. He often tackled complex issues on behalf They returned to South Africa and of the ODs. Graham spent the last three years of junior Jake was a popular member of the Rand school at St John’s in Johannesburg, before Club, The Bryanston Country Club, the the family moved to Cape Town where Probus Club and The Johannesburg Country Graham started his high school years at Club where he played tennis, bowls and golf, Bishops in January 1949. Having been until the last year of his life. to about seven different pre-primary and Blyth Thompson (1946S) primary schools, he found Bishops a happy and stable place. The school remained a Graham Bevington English (1953O) special place for him and he was delighted to Graham was born in Cape Town, the eldest have been involved in his 60th class reunion, of three children, a sister Dorothy, and as well as having two of his grandchildren, brother, Norman John English (1960O). Anthony (2013G) and Nicholas (2015G) van His father, Henry – Bones, as they called Ryneveld, at the school. Graham was father- him – was head of the Eastman Kodak in-law to Michael van Ryneveld (1976G), Photographic Company, and for a short married to his daughter Sue. 158 OD Union December 2015

Graham went to UCT and qualified as Schachat Holdings. They moved to Cape a Chartered Accountant. He had an artistic Town and he and Margaret sadly parted side however, and often spoke of wanting to company soon thereafter. He re-married in be an architect. 1997 and moved back to Paarl, where he After marrying Margaret in May 1958, a lived with his wife, Andrea Louw, for the last good work opportunity as a newly qualified 18 years. CA presented itself at Monis and the family Graham was a keen mountaineer in his moved to Paarl. Graham often recounted a youth. His father was one of the founding story of one of his early days at Monis - not members of the Mountain & Ski Club of South only did he have the alarming surname of Africa and the Matroosberg was a favourite ‘English’ but his initials were GB (as in Great place for Graham. He also loved sailing and Britain). The phone rang on his desk and had a passion for classic cars, and the sight of he answered very cordially “Hello, English him arriving in his MG – roof off and his khaki speaking”. He received a blurting reply of floppy hat – will never be forgotten. “Ek weet dat jy Engels praat, maar ek praat Graham was an elegant man with deep Afrikaans!” From then on he answered passion and pride. He loved jazz, good food “Hello, Graham English speaking”. and wine. He did not suffer fools easily and In 1967, the family moved to provided many thought-provoking, fist- Johannesburg where Graham took up the thumping debates around the dining room reins at Ster Films. The job was a glamorous table! Graham’s health declined in the last one, and involved lots of travel and year or so of his life, and he was diagnosed entertainment, not least rubbing shoulders with cancer in June 2015. He passed away with a few Hollywood stars! peacefully on 7 July 2015. He is survived by In 1977 Graham partnered with Joan his wife Andrea, his brother Norman John, Brickhill and Louis Burke, and bought His and children Beverley, Susan, and Duncan. Majesty’s Theatre in central Johannesburg. Computicket founder, Percy Tucker, sent this Christopher John message on Graham’s passing: “He was an Foulkes “Stoffel” (1985W) honest and sincere gentleman, the likes of It was a fitting tribute that the family and which we rarely see today. He was one of a friends of Christopher Foulkes (Bishops 3-man delegation that in 1978 with Michael 1978 - 1985) were able to celebrate his Grobbelaar and myself finally persuaded the relatively short yet abundant and diverse National Party to eliminate discrimination life with a memorial service at the Bishops in the theatre, allowing mixed audiences and Memorial Chapel. His 9-year-old son, eventually no discrimination back and on the Daniel, is in Grade 3 at Bishops Prep and stage. May he rest in peace.” was applauded for his courage in playing The advent of television and the demise his father’s favourite piano tunes at this of the Johannesburg CBD at the time saw memorial. Graham joining the property business with Bishops played a significant role in December 2015 OD Union 159

appropriately held at the Frank Reid Pavilion, which overlooked the very fields where Christopher was one of the athletics stars in his age group. After his two years of compulsory national service, he worked on his parents’ farm during which time he established the Normandy Restaurant in Ashton. He managed the Barberton Rhino Conservancy in Zimbabwe and this was where his love for nature conservation began. Christopher obtained his pilot’s license and had a safari tour company based in Johannesburg operating customised tours. He personally flew foreign clients to remote locations throughout Southern and West Africa, was their safari guide and even delighted the guests with his culinary feasts Christopher’s life. The values instilled in him using the simplest of ingredients in the most at Bishops and the friendships nurtured here challenging environments. were his anchor and rudder as he navigated His final career path was as a stockbroker. through his life’s ever exciting, at times His last position was as the regional director turbulent, but always adventurous journey. of the Cape Town branch of PSG where The calling of the Bishops bells always in 2013 he was awarded the highly coveted chimed in him: faith, hope and charity. Stockbroker of the Year Award. At the age of nine, he accompanied his In his later years he returned to his brother, Oscar, to Bishops and was a boarder interest in the horseracing industry and in Bramley. He was the head of Bramley in owned a number of winning horses. Standard 5. As brothers, Christopher and Oscar spent In Bishops College, “Stoffel” was in their lives sharing many incredible adventures White house, and this experience forged his together. The recent highlights being personality and formulated the bonds of competing in the inaugural production of friendship that lasted his lifetime… Ultimate Braai Master and also participating in and beyond. the Rogue Rally racing his supercars through At Bishops he was a respected athlete, the country. participating in the decathlon, breaking Chris was playful to the limit of running records, and was a speedy wing for naughtiness and had a mischievous sense the U16A rugby team. of humour. He had legendary anecdotes and The gathering after his memorial was a joke for every occasion. 160 OD Union December 2015

He was a wild adventurer, passionate goodbyes, only, until next we meet. about nature and deeply committed to Christopher’s massive presence is conservation. His knowledge of wildlife and sorely missed by his parents, brother Oscar nature was incredible, with him confidently (1984W), sister, wife, his only child, Daniel, rattling off their Latin names. family and friends; especially “the White Christopher had a quest for knowledge House gang”. in all spheres and placed tremendous The family has found great comfort in importance in education. Through his the support that they have received from the initiative, he established the Lisakhanya Bishops community through this unexpected Education Trust fund for deserving and less time of immense loss. privileged children. Michelle Foulkes (daughter) He was a brave and proud man, a philosopher and great achiever. His character and spirit could not be bounded; impulsive with his passion yet took calculated risks. He had impeccable manners and was renowned for being a gracious host. He was a great linguist and peoples person who exuded charm and charisma and confidently communicated with anyone from prince to pauper. He had a huge welcoming and compassionate heart with immense generosity, and was always helpful to others in sharing wise words of advice. A true gentleman, dedicated to his entire family, always made the effort and was faithful to his friends… a true confidant. He was a diplomat, highly respected in every working capacity, loyal to those he served, Donald Freeman (1941O) and he had deep respect for those who served Don passed away unexpectedly on 16th him. His word was his honour and he was April 2015 at his home in Leeds, England. truly committed to all those who put their He had 92 years of life and adventure, but trust in his care. 100 lifetimes would never have been enough. Christopher was larger than life itself and We miss you Dad. the only thing that was bigger than him was Alison, Katie and Diane his dreams. With his abrupt ending caused by a cerebrovascular accident, he never had David Lewis (1974F) a chance to bid anyone farewell. However, A tribute by Dr. Robert Baigrie (1974F) his giant African spirit never believed in I knew that Dave Lewis was unwell but his December 2015 OD Union 161

– a seedy looking location as mysteriously sinister to us boys as Boo Radley’s place was to Scout and Jem Finch. He was a top squash player, a fine consumer of the amber liquid, and the rumours seeped back to his schoolboy fans of how he regularly out-Olympic-ed the Olympics rugger-bugger cartel at all their own games – the bar, the snooker table and the squash court. And of course, he was a charming, eligible bachelor in those days, and the mums loved him with his furry, handsome, cuddly Teddy bear looks and Oxford charm. Meanwhile, he was whipping the hockey squad into shape with serious drills, ruthless fitness training and earnest team talks, full of intent – an attitude that revolutionised the school’s rather delicate hockey tradition. He brought in some top players like Chris McInroy (1971G), Maurice Mars (the David Lewis in Staff Cabaret. Springbok keeper came along to a few short death brought a giant lump to my throat. He corner Friday afternoons) and others to inspire arrived at Bishops, as did I, a lost Standard us, and we were soon one of the top three sides Sixer in Founders. Wilkie, in his last year, in the peninsula, alongside Rondebosch and adopted all 25 of us newboys in his class and Pinelands. was our first favourite teacher, a sort of kind Then came the memorable first team old uncle who nicknamed our group “Peter tour to Natal in the winter holidays of 1974, Pan’s Lost Boys.” But three years later, when most of the team’s matric year. Imagine, I took up hockey, after the trials of playing you younger ODs, an immensely long train hooker for Boris Higgo’s U16Cs had done my leaving Cape Town station for Natal – a 2 back in, Teddy Lewis took over as my favourite day/night journey. Aboard were about 18 teacher. It had nothing to do with teaching of school teams including our rugby lot, but course, and everything to do with hockey. He more to our interest were the Sans Souci, Fish was immediately a hero to all us “galloping Hoek, Rustenburg, Herschel and Springfield golfers.” This was a nickname bestowed girls’ hockey and netball sides. It was one on us by Paul Dobson (who else, of course) of life’s biggest eyes-opener for many of us which sounded like an insult, but we sensed innocents, but the coaching staff’s response a Dobson-esque affection in it. For, by this was the key. They solemnly told us to stay time, Teddy was well on his way to taking the out of trouble and then locked themselves rugger staff down a notch or two at Olympics in a compartment down the way and we 162 OD Union December 2015

never saw them again… except once… innocently trotted back, we glanced at Teddy when I was required to convey a message umpiring at the other end. But he had a from an outraged Miss Angela Allen, the picture of such perfect and conspiratorial Sans Souci coach, to the masters. One of us innocence on his face that we took our cue innocents had been caught on a top bunk in and hung on for a famous victory. I wonder a compromising embrace with a Sans Souci whether they would have appointed him to temptress (‘twas always thus), and the six foot the staff the following year if the school board tall, memorable Miss Allen was steaming had known that story! with indignation as she rolled them out, each Testament to the respect he had earned clutching at their uniforms, and the rest of for Bishops hockey was the turnout for the us watching from the corridor in wide-eyed final match of the 1974 season and many of amused shock. Well, she randomly picked on our school careers. Bishops vs Rondebosch unlucky me to summon a Bishops master from played on the Frank Reid in those days. It their den, for a much anticipated blasting was at 9:30am so that we could get to the first (the corridor was packed with boys breathless XV game at 11am. There, standing on the with anticipation). In I went, only to stagger touchline, were Messrs Dobson, Hamilton- and weave as I was hit by the smell of six Smith, Douglas and Mallett. The rugby guard men, a crate of stale, empty cans of beer and had turned out to watch our first half and Teddy’s smelly pipe. Our Hero reacted far boy, did that mean a lot to us. But most of all, faster than the drowsy rugger lot. He put on it was clearly a mark of respect to the most a clean shirt, brushed his teeth and marched loved hockey coach any of us ever had, even down the corridor, bristling with apparent those of us who played on through varsity and indignation at our behaviour, before soothing club and still play Masters now. the affronted Miss Allen with his gallantry and I shared a beer with Laurie Gardener charming her into a mood of forgiveness. A (1974O) after a Masters hockey game masterful performance, no doubt toasted long yesterday at WPCC, and we reminisced into the evening in the staff compartment. about Dave’s influence on our bright eyed We hammered the Natal schools, the youth which instilled in all of us a life- sweetest being our victory over Michaelhouse, long love of the game. Names that Sean, his future home, who had most of the Natal Laurie and I remember from that team (or provincial side. The decisive moment came perhaps they were in the 1973 side), include when a short corner hit-out glanced Pycroft’s Sean Rosenberg (1974F), Laurie Gardener (1974F) foot at his stick-stop, where after (1974O), Michael Maughan-Brown (1974W), Laurie Gardener (1974O) drilled it into the Edric Gorfinkel (1974O), Andrew Pycroft backboard for the only goal of the game, (1974F), Mark Lewis (1974W), Robin Baillie ironically awarded by the Michaelhouse (1974W), Mike Thompson (1973W) and Niall umpire, who failed to see what all 23 others Brown (1973G). had. As the Michaelhouse boys appealed So dear Teddy (for thus to us you will to their umpire and Pycroft and Gardener always be) fare ye well, and may your heaven December 2015 OD Union 163

be filled with Elysian playing fields of the respect. His undoubted wisdom, accumulated most sumptuous green lawns, where you can through years of unparalleled travel and once again inspire any “lost boys” looking association with many accomplished persons, to find themselves in the incomparable was always available to a willing ear. brotherhood of team sport. I was fortunate enough to be able to To all his loved ones, the boys of 1974- spend time with him in a more vulnerable ish send warm condolences, fond memories circumstance, which allowed us to build a and thanks for a marvellous man who very special relationship, and was deeply momentarily touched our youth. moved upon discovering he had included me in his will by referring to me as his “dear friend”. Many very special friendships have been forged by introduction through you. You leave behind people who miss you dearly and are grateful for having known you, Sir. “I know in my heart that we will see you again someday in heaven with our Lord.” – Rory Delate

Peter Stewart John Robert McIntosh (1940G) Peter Stewart John Robert McIntosh (1940G) passed away on 5 October 2015 at age 88. As an OD, we found it fitting to have a service William George Schierhout (1940F) at the Brooke Chapel. Anyone who ever had fondly known as Bob the privilege of meeting Peter could not have As written by Bob a few years ago: walked away without having been impacted I was born in Mowbray Hospital, returned in some way by his presence. Always to Salisbury, in Southern Rhodesia where my impeccably attired for any occasion, a man Dad was employed by Rhodesia Railways as a of military background who commanded Surveyor. 164 OD Union December 2015

Allan, my brother was born in Salisbury, around and find another one from another in December 1928. hospital! The two of us got Diphtheria and spent Another year I spent the day with time in Wilkins Isolation Hospital (Salisbury). Robert Boyes’ (1945) family and we swam Allan died at four years old. at Muizenburg not knowing there was a Dad (Basil) was paid three pence a mile for Diphtheria Epidemic in the area. Three days work and was able to buy a new Ford car every before the Easter holidays I was diagnosed 18 months – we were considered wealthy! with Diphtheria and admitted to Somerset Mother (Enid) walked me to and from Isolation Hospital in a critical condition. I was the Convent Kindergarten School. Sister known at Bishops as the most unpopular boy Matranda was my teacher. We moved to a as the school was not allowed out and was all rented flat on the corner of 4th Street and Fife in quarantine. My Mum came down by train Avenue, called Ford Flats. Dad bought No 2 to see me and could only speak to me through Rhodes Avenue and I walked across the road a plate glass window. to Prince Edward Junior School. In 1940 I was sent to Plumtree School Dad (Basil) then worked for the (near Bulawayo) and had not a day’s illness Government as a Land Surveyor. In 1936 Dad thereafter! After Plumtree School I joined the bought a new car, a Vauxhall 6 and at the Royal Navy at the end of 1943. end of the year we drove to Cape Town and I trained at HMS Assegai in Durban for camped alongside the car with a tarpaulin tent. six weeks, then transferred to Ceylon and later I was booked into Bishops College in joined a new light Cruiser HMS Ceylon which January 1937. The headmaster at the time was was based at Trincomalee. HMS Ceylon Rev. Cyprian Brooke and in my Prep years I was the first ship to have a welded hull with was in Stanmore House. NO rivets, reducing the weight. I served in On the first day at school I put my foot in South East Asia Command and we attacked a mole hole and broke my ankle! I went home the ‘Japs’ at Surabio, Akiab and Rampee, to Salisbury twice a year and spent other Sumatra, Malacca Straits and Rangoon. holidays with my Grandma in Malmesbury. When anchored in Trincomalee harbour, we After a year at school I had Bilharzia and used to sail past the WRNS Quarters and caused concern at the Rondebosch Cottage many years later one of my farmers’ wives Hospital – Bilharzia was hardly known remembered this. After the war the ship was then and they had to contact Salisbury and decorated for the above actions. (Molly and I get a serum sent down which they injected saw the details in the Fleet Air Arms Museum, intravenously instead of intra muscularly, by on a visit to Stonehenge.) mistake and I was really sick. Being the youngest Leading Seaman in Sometime later I had a burst appendix South East Asia Command, I was sent to the and was admitted to the Rondebosch Cottage UK for Pilot’s course in the Fleet Air Arm Hospital again and during the surgery the but on the way the war against Japan ended surgeon dropped dead. They had to rush (August 1945). The Fleet Air Arm wanted December 2015 OD Union 165

me to sign up for a further five years but I Company in Salisbury I was unsettled after refused and nine weeks, later was drafted being a manager in other towns and countries. to Simonstown in SA for demobilisation. In 1968 I left BAT and joined Farmers Mutual In 1946 I joined the Irrigation Department Insurance Company and was responsible for in Soil Conservation. I didn’t like the the Arcturus, Shamva, Bindura, Glendale and irrigation job, so borrowed money from the Mazoe areas. I insured 85% of the farmers in Government and went to Natal University, in my area. Pietermaritzburg. I Enjoyed life with the girls The company became RHONAT and instead of studying and failed two subjects out then at independence … ZIMNAT. I resigned of five for the Agricultural course. as senior Inspector and in 1983, Molly and I I returned to Salisbury and joined went to live in Cape Town. Baldwins Ltd, a building merchant. I was working for Bowrings in Cape Town I borrowed £300 from my Aunt and as Personnel Claims Manager. After ten years bought a two acre plot in Greendale, in SA I collapsed in Adderley Street, with a Salisbury. With the help of an Afrikaans heart problem. I had a triple bypass in City builder and his carpenter brother-in-law we Hospital, now Christian Barnard Hospital, in built a one bedroomed house. In 1950 Molly 1992 and had to give up work. and I were married in Cape Town in the My youngest daughter built us a cottage in Bishop’s Chapel and reception held at the their two acre plot, back in Harare (Salisbury). Newlands Hotel. On 25 October 2010, on my 85th I was earning £50 a month and this was birthday and our 60th Wedding Anniversary, doubled when we got married. we celebrated and all our family attended. A I moved to work for United Tobacco wonderful occasion. Even a letter from the Company (BAT), again for a better salary. Queen. Molly originally left England aged 6 Lionel Hosking was chairman (Father of my weeks old and always had a British Passport. old pal Pip). Sadly Molly passed away three months later. BAT transferred me to Umtali for 3 A family tribute: years in 1956/7. BAT then transferred me to Dad has been so special. He’ll be Blantyre in 1959. I made a name for myself remembered for his wonderful sense of humour by introducing use of bicycles with carriers on and amazing courage. He loved life to the full the front and rear, to deliver cigarettes (Tom and shared this enthusiasm with everyone he Tom) to remote Indian stores, across off road came across. Leaving us just a few days short of dirt tracks. Sales rose rapidly! his 90th birthday… we are heart-sore and sad We enjoyed Nyasaland (Malawi) but on but comforted in the knowledge the Lord has account of the unrest BAT transferred me to taken him to a better place. Let us celebrate and Gwelo (mid 1961). give thanks for his life and the precious legacy After four years in Gwelo, we moved back he leaves behind. We remember Dad with love to Salisbury, in December 1965. At the time and joy. Rest in Peace. I was working for British American Tobacco Janet Keightley (daughter) 166 OD Union December 2015

NEWS OF ODs

John Stanford (2003F) recently completed his cycle ride from London to Cape Town in aid of Save the Rhino International. He cycled 15 240km through 16 countries in 9½ months averaging 86km per day. Plenty of time was spent off the bike enjoying the sights and culinary delights of the continent, although the most enjoyable part was the cycling itself. John says: “My 16.5kg bicycle was loaded up with 35kg of gear and weighed up to 60kg when loaded with water. It performed exceptionally well using one chain for the entire trip and one set of tyres from Cairo to Cape Town, having only four punctures on route. It was certainly worth investing in decent equipment. I can’t say that one country was better than any other. They all have their positives, pitfalls and great opportunities. People were friendly all over and became friendlier the further south I rode although less so in South Africa. Now it’s time to try and adjust back into a normal life. However you define normal. Staying in one place for more than a week, running water and a roof over my head is still a bit of a novelty.” John is happy to provide advice to anybody who is interested in general cycle touring or taking part in an adventure such as this. Please feel free to contact John on jwestanford@gmail. com. The first piece of advice is: “put a date in the diary for some leaving drinks and go”. December 2015 OD Union 167

On 16 August, Justin de Beer (1973G) and Surgery at Bloemfontein. They received a his wife Bev hosted a small OD gathering at substantial Government grant to set up the their lovely home in treed country at Ancaster, Institute and very kindly gave it my name. I which is on the Niagara Escarpment above have also maintained contact with the Cardiac Hamilton at the west end of Lake Ontario. Research group at UCT. We are working We gathered to welcome Benedict Chetwin on developing heart valve replacement (M) 17, on exchange to Ridley College in methods and devices that fit the African scene. St. Catherine’s, a great rowing school. Ben Stellenbosch University Engineering is working is staying on a fruit farm, cherries, peaches, with Bloemfontein in these endeavours. What plums etc. which has been in his host’s family goes on in Europe and the USA is simply since 1790. That is 22 years before the failed completely impractical for Africa. I have a American invasion of Upper Canada. Present tiny little company that makes a cardiac repair were: Di and David Hurst (1961F), Fen and product that, for 15 years, has been used by Richard Townsend (1958G) and Elinor and cardiac surgeons in North America, Europe John Hueton (1948G). and the Middle East and also in South Africa. The manager of my company has matric and will eventually have a Bachelor Degree in Business from the University of South Africa. By constant studying and attending the many courses in technical subjects in SA, he has developed the knowledge to meet the Herr Doktor Professor from Germany sent annually by the European Community to inspect our operation and deal with him as an equal. I asked him a few years ago what he thought of SA politics, he replied “ You know Dr. Frater, I am not a Zulu and not a Xhosa. I don’t count, Robert W M Frater (1946O) so I just get on with my job.”

The Robert W M Frater Oliver Hill (1955F) published a (1946O) Institute for book Head to Head which has been Cardiovascular Research described by Du Pont as a “must at the University of the read for entrepreneurs.” Oliver Free State will be opened was, and is, a maverick. Born to on 19 November 2015. Dr an Establishment South African Frater writes “I have been family – his grandfather was a working completely informally De Beers director, his father for a number of years with a Rand Mines director – his the Department of Cardiac future was pre-determined; 168 OD Union December 2015

a top school (Bishops), a first class degree at clouds fell from the sky”. Wits University, on to Oxford, and then the It covers the 1960s – before Pol Pot’s steady climb up the Anglo-American corporate Khmer Rouge were a political force of any ladder. However, his parents recognised the significance – to the 1970-75 civil war, which rebel in Ollie and sent him to America where, ended on 17 April 1975 when Cambodia’s with a first class degree in chemistry, he went to communists captured Phnom Penh and took work for the famous “platinum king”, Charlie control of the country. Engelhard, while waiting to see whether his The book then looks at the Khmer application to Harvard Business School would Rouge’s disastrous 1975-79, when an be successful. He was accepted – although in estimated two million people died, before the early ’Sixties Harvard Business School was moving to the 2000s to examine the limited taking in no more than 20 foreign applicants post-atrocity reckoning known as the Khmer a year. Ollie graduated with four distinctions Rouge tribunal. – plus a lifelong passion for free thinking and, Each character’s life links directly to in particular, free markets. Returning to South these events, and it is these human stories Africa with a wife and daughter, and another that drive the narrative. child on the way, Ollie joined forces with a “Poignant … An unforgettable book” successful engineer, John Hahn, and together – Elizabeth Becker, author of When the they founded a formidable independent force War Was Over: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge in the Southern African mining and chemicals Revolution. industries. Oliver’s autobiography is currently The painting on the book’s cover is by being published. Vann Nath, the late artist who was one of the very few people to survive S-21 prison. When Clouds Fell from the Sky – A Disappearance, A Daughter’s Search and Cambodia’s First War Criminal is a book written by Robert Carmichael (1987K). The book recounts the lives of five key people to tell the story of five decades of Cambodia’s history. In this way it assesses the causes and consequences of the Peter Elliott (1967W) Khmer Rouge’s 1975- launched his book Cape 79 rule, a period of such Impressionist artist Nita bitterness that survivors refer Spilhaus and her circle of to it as “the time when the artist friends in the Cape. An December 2015 OD Union 169

exhibition was held in the Cape at Sanlam Art Gallery, Bellville between 8 September and 23 October 2015. The exhibition included about 60 works drawn from the Sanlam Art Collection itself, museums across South Africa, and from private collectors in the Cape, including works from Prowse, Wenning, Naude, Kottler, Zerffi and Caldecott. Peter’s book received enthusiastic reviews in the Cape Argus and South African Art Times. His book can be ordered by e-mailing [email protected]

After matriculating from Bishops in 2009, Mike Day (2009F) took part in a gap-year program and subsequently commenced his undergraduate studies in English and Classics at UCT. During these years, Mike continued with his hockey, playing for the WP Mens U21A and 1st XI UCT hockey teams, as well as engaging in part-time youth/ community work for Common Ground Church. He graduated in 2013 with distinction in English and began his post-graduate studies in education, while simultaneously teaching English at Bishops. Until recently, Mike was the full-time students’ pastor at Common Ground Church, overseeing the David Green, left many hundreds of students who attend the David Green (1980O) launched his various church meetings across Cape Town. eyewear in New York and Las Vegas Now, however, he has been accepted to this year. He was the only South African study Theology and Apologetics at Oxford company amongst global brands to be University for the 2015/16 academic year, launching his Cape Town designed eyewear based at Wycliffe College. at these international exhibitions in USA. You are welcome to keep in contact with www.greeneyewear.com Mike [email protected] 170 OD Union December 2015

Literary Legacy income to organisations and initiatives helping Professor Stephen Watson (1971S) is to reduce poverty in South Africa or alleviate counted among South Africa’s leading poets its effects. Over 250 members have currently and essayists of the modern era. He was a committed themselves in this way, and their professor in the Department of English at names are listed on the Members page of the UCT, and started and directed the Creative Project’s website (which is at www.fiveplus.uct. Writing Programme. He died in April 2011, ac.za). The Project was inspired by philosophy after a short but devastating bout of cancer. professor Peter Singer’s The Life You Can Save, His wife Tanya Wilson and Hugh Corder which begins like this: (1971S) are his literary executors, and “On your way to work, you pass a small have been working to ensure the selective pond. On hot days, children sometimes play republication of some of Stephen’s work, as in the pond, which is only about knee-deep. he wished to happen. The first product of The weather’s cool today, though, and the these endeavours was launched at the Book hour is early, so you are surprised to see a Lounge in Cape Town on 26th August, in the child splashing about in the pond. As you get form of the republication of A Writer’s Diary, closer, you see that it is a very young child, originally published by Queillerie in 1997. The just a toddler, who is flailing about, unable to book takes the form of almost daily entries stay upright or walk out of the pond. You look recording Stephen’s observations on life, for the parents or babysitter, but there is no literature and community, from mid-December one else around. The child is unable to keep 1995 till the end of 1996. The book, enhanced his head above the water for more than a few by a typically erudite foreword by the historian seconds at a time. If you don’t wade in and Professor Bill Nasson, has been republished pull him out, he seems likely to drown. Wading by Electric Book Works as part of the UCT in is easy and safe, but you will ruin the new Writer’s Series, and is also available in shoes you bought only a few days ago, and electronic format. It is hoped that further get your suit wet and muddy. By the time you selections of Stephen’s work will be published hand the child over to someone responsible for in the near future. him, and change your clothes, you’ll be late for work. What should you do?” Combatting Poverty in Most people would agree that you would South Africa be morally obliged to jump into the pond Together with a colleague from UCT’s Faculty to save the child, even though it would spoil of Law, Professor Anton Fagan, Hugh your shoes and make you late. Singer argues, Corder (1971S) launched an initiative in persuasively, that wealthy people have a similar March 2014, whose objective is to address the moral obligation to help people dying or alarming levels of poverty and inequality in suffering because they are poor. More than this country. The Five Plus Project’s goal is 17 000 people have joined an organisation to get as many comparatively well-off South named after Singer’s book. All of them have Africans as possible to give at least 5% of their pledged to donate some of their income to December 2015 OD Union 171

organisations engaging helping people account on the in poverty. origins and How much is purposes of calculated by the Republic’s a progressive central formula: 5% if banking you earn institution. R600 000 a year, Goodson 10% if you earn does so as an R3 million, and “outsider” so on. on the The Five Plus “inside,” a Project has similar objectives, but it has a proponent of banking reform who became specifically South African focus. And its a non-executive director of the SA Reserve demands are more modest. If you are a Bank. What Goodson found was ineptitude, comparatively well-off South African, it asks corruption, careerism, ignorance and scandal. that once a year you take the following pledge: When Goodson became too troublesome for “I pledge that over the coming year I will give the status quo, he was removed, smeared, and at least 5% of my taxable income to one or attempts were made to legally silence him. more organisations or initiatives helping to Here Goodson not only gives an account of reduce poverty in South Africa or alleviate his time within the SA Reserve Bank, but its effects.” The Five Plus Project does not places the bank within its historical context, prescribe which organisations or initiatives having been established as part of a world- you should give to in order to fulfil your wide agenda orchestrated by Montagu pledge. Nor will the Project take the amount Norman, governor of the Bank of England, that you have pledged and pass it on to the to create “central banks” throughout the organisations or initiatives you have chosen. world as part of a global financial system But the Project will make your pledge public, controlled by international financiers. and it will prompt you, every year, to renew it. Those who figured prominently in imposing ODs who wish to join this initiative are this fraudulent financial system on South urged to access the website, where greater Africa were Jan Smuts, and his friend and details are to be found, or to write to Hugh at adviser Henry Strakosch, whose closeness [email protected] to Winston Churchill is also shown to be of world historical significance. The only voices Stephen Mitford Goodson’s (1965O) “ raised in opposition to this deceptively-named Inside the South African Reserve Bank Its Origins “central banking” were from the Labour Party. and Secrets Exposed sweeps aside the usual dust Those voices have long gone from anything of economic theory to provide a thoroughly still calling itself “Labour,” in South Africa as 172 OD Union December 2015

elsewhere. However, there were alternatives, degradation that results when the money- such as the use of state banking in Canada, lenders are permitted to regain power. Hence, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Japan and Goodson shows that both World Wars, the Italy, and the enduring example of North Napoleonic wars, the American Revolution, Dakota. Goodson examines each of these. the rise and fall of Julius Caesar, the overthrow Moreover, he provides a series of appendices of Qathafi in Libya and the revolution against on draft legislation for exactly how a sound Tsar Nicholas, among much else, relate to this banking system could be implemented, “Hidden Hand” in history. This is the key to creating for the first time genuine sovereignty, understanding the past, present and future. prosperity and justice. In his companion volume A History of Central Banking and the Enslavement of Mankind Goodson expands the focus to encompass the role of banking and money in history from ancient times to the present. The role of money-lenders in history was once aptly termed by many acute observers as the “Hidden Hand.” It is the power to create, lend and accumulate interest on “credit,” and then re-lend that interest for further interest, in perpetuity, that creates pervasive, worldwide debt, from the individual, to the family, to the entire state. The ability to operate a Moshe Apleni (1997F) was recently fraudulent credit and loan system has long appointed by Western Cape Minister of been known, and through all the slickness Cultural Affairs and Sport to the Western Cape of a snake-oil salesman, the money-lenders Cultural Commission. Please read here what – the same types Jesus whipped from the it is all about: www.westerncape.gov.za/public- Temple – have persuaded governments that entity/western-cape-cultural-commission banking is best left to private interests. Many He has subsequently been elected as the wars, revolutions, depressions, recessions, and Deputy Chairperson of the Commission and other social upheavals, have been directly has also been appointed to chair the Facilities related to the determination of these money- Committee. lenders to retain and extend their power and Moshe says “I am very humbled at this profits. When any state, individual or idea appointment, after my previous public service has threatened their scam they have often ofbeing a member of the panel of experts who responded with wars and revolutions. The assisted the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral cultural and material progress of a civilization Naming Committee on the deliberations and will often relate to the degree by which it selecting of street names in Gugulethu where is free from the influence of debt, and the I was born.” December 2015 OD Union 173

(non-processed) meals and good eating habits from an early age. Please contact Tim

AWESOME NUTRITION Richman [email protected] if you’d like FOR KIDS! more information on the book.

THE BOOK in short: Raising Superheroes, the follow-up title to The Real Meal Revolution, is a “real food” cookbook that provides parents with the right dietary and nutritional advice and recipes to raise the healthiest, brightest kids possible.

extended blurb: The Real Meal Revolution was all about taking on the global obesity epidemic with a revolutionary approach to eating; it challenged ingrained beliefs, it sold (and still sells) in record-breaking numbers throughout South Africa, and it changed people’s lives. With Raising Superheroes the authors have now set out to revolutionise the way we feed our children. It’s time, they believe, to challenge the kids’ food industry and our old assumptions; it’s time to give our children the best nutrition possible, and the best start in life. Raising Superheroes is not a Banting cookbook, and it doesn’t offer no-carb eating for kids. But – in advocating low-sugar, low- refined-carb, “real” food eating – it is the Real Meal Revolution’s next step towards changing the world. (There will be more!)

THE AUTHORS Professor Tim Noakes is currently the most high-profile scientist TITLE The Real Meal Revolution: in South Africa, and the figurehead of the original Real Meal Raising Superheroes Revolution. Jonno Proudfoot is a food expert, entrepreneur AUTHORS Professor Tim Noakes, and adventurer, and the driving force behind the brand. Bridget Jonno Proudfoot & Bridget Surtees Surtees is a registered dietitian specialising in paediatric nutrition, ISBN / EAN 9780994663900 with 20 years’ experience in major South African, London and RRP R330 Sydney hospitals. PUBLICATION DATE August 2015 PUBLISHER FEATURE POINTS The Real Meal Revolution This is the first Real Meal Revolution title since the original book, which has sold more than in English DISTRIBUTOR Jacana 200,000 copies and Afrikaans; GENRE Cookbook The Real Meal Revolution has a massive and loyal following; PRODUCT FORMAT Soft cover demand for a new title is very high; PAGE SIZE 265 x 205mm Raising Superheroes is published by the Real Meal Revolution, EXTENT 360pp a business entity dedicated to promoting the brand; there will be sustained efforts to keep the brand and its books selling for years to come; The comprehensive marketing plan, includes involvement from For more information on the Tim Noakes plus a strong online push powered by Lima Bean, Real Meal Revolution visit one of the top digital agencies in South Africa; The South African launch coincides with the international www.realmealrevolution.com launch of The Real Meal Revolution, to be published by Little, Brown And Company in more than 20 countries.

Prof Tim Noakes (1966W) is in the news once more with the release of the second Real Meal Revolution book in August this year. Following the enormous success of the original book, which has sold more than 200 000 copies in South Africa and was published internationally in 20 countries in July, the title this time is Real Meal Revolution: Raising Superheroes and the focus is on nutrition Andrew Willis (1987B) was recently for children. Tim’s co-authors are fellow promoted to Special Sergeant in the Met Capetonians Jonno Proudfoot and Bridget Police in London in charge of a team Surtees, while another OD (and another Tim), of volunteer officers who give up their time Tim Richman (1995B), acted as the book’s to make London a safer place supporting publishing consultant through his company regular officers. He was an officer for over Burnet Media. As controversial as Tim Noakes four years being part of a 999 response has been in recent times, Tim R assures us that team based in Wimbledon responding the book was conceptualised not to advocate to burglary suspects, drunk Saffa fighting strict Banting for children; the focus is on on Fridays and foot-chasing suspects. So far removing sugar and refined carbs from the diet nobody has gotten away from him! Driving and encouraging “real” at speed with blue flashing lights and blaring 174 OD Union December 2015

David Hutchison with very happy children receiving socks sirens through congested London streets to David Hutchison (2006G) went on to 999 calls is any little big boy’s dream. This study business science and then law at UCT, role has allowed him to experience unique graduating in 2012. Upon completion of his opportunities such as policing the Olympic studies, he decided to defer his articles at a tennis at Wimbledon in 2012, guarding large corporate law firm in Cape Town and the Queen’s Daimler during a local visit went to London for a year where he partook and policing crowds at Twickenham during in the Mountbatten Institute’s programme. It Rugby World Cup 2015. Andrew drives consisted of studying a post graduate certificate around in a 1983 Rover 3.5l v8 which is a in international business practice, while museum piece from the world famous Hendon working full time as an intern in one of the Training School. When not policing he works major institutions in London. He returned as an area site manager for Tiffany & Co and to Cape Town in March 2013 to start his enjoys time with his lovely wife Krisztina and articles, and simultaneously set about starting two children Kamilla and Matthew. a company. While in London, he came across December 2015 OD Union 175

Murray McCallum; Dr Ian McCallum; Ian Michler (1977W); Brian Robertson (1979W) and David Cohen (1996K) the concept of social entrepreneurship, loved Blood Lions it, and realised that it was a concept which was On Thursday 29 September the OD Union sorely needed in South Africa. He came back hosted a viewing of the film Blood Lions. determined to pioneer social entrepreneurship The film was introduced by Ian Michler in South Africa. Eight months later, he (1977W) who was born and grew up in launched Sexy Socks. They sell funky coloured, Cape Town. After graduating at UCT, custom designed bamboo socks, and for every Ian became a successful stockbroker in pair they sell, they give a pair of school socks to Johannesburg. He grew restless and began to a child in need. They have been going for nine search for a more fulfilling and meaningful months now, and the concept has been very life moving from a life of success to one of well received! They have just released a video both success and significance. He became a clip on their latest Sock Drop where they gave safari operator, a specialist wilderness guide, away 1 472 pairs of school socks to the pupils of a consultant on the major conservation and Marconi Beam Primary School in the Joe Slovo environmental challenges facing Africa. He Settlement. http://bit.ly/1W5nOi6 is also a photojournalist who writes regularly 176 OD Union December 2015

for Africa Geographic and is the author of seven books. Blood Lions is his first feature length film documenting his concerns regarding the “canned” lion hunting industry. The event was oversubscribed and was eventually held in the Memorial Theatre. Dr Ian McCullum, author of the book Ecological Intelligence, addressed the audience emphasising the importance of protecting and conserving all our wildlife but in particular what he termed keystone species. An example of a keystone species is a species that once removed from an ecosystem, the ecosystem dies. Surprisingly we humans are not a keystone species (not even White House boys). After the film both gentlemen answered DEE Ferrandi (2011F) – a number of queries, most notably from a 2015/2016 Nominee for the group of Prep boarders who had made the Diocesan College Rhodes effort to attend. I was reminded of the words Scholarship of a George Benson song, “I believe the Dee Ferrandi matriculated from Diocesan children are our future, teach them well and College (Founders House) in 2011 with let them lead the way.” If these young men eight subject distinctions, having been the from the Prep are in any way a glimpse of the leading learner in his final year at school. future, we are in very good hands indeed. He was awarded subject prizes in matric Our thanks go to both gentlemen and for Economics, History, Physics and Life cameraman and co-director Nick Chevallier Orientation. Dee studied a Bachelor of for sharing their insight and wisdom with Commerce in Economics, Statistics, and us. As Dr Ian Macullum commented, “all of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town. you at Bishops can and should be very proud He was the University’s leading economics of this product of your school – he is a brave undergraduate student for the duration of man and making a significant difference”. his B.Com degree, and graduated top of We are rightly proud of him, and just the B.Com class of 2014. He was awarded as proud of former RBHS scholar and his degree with distinction and with subject Springbok rugby player Dr Ian Macullum distinctions for each of his majors upon who is making as much of a difference – a graduating in 2014. He is currently reading life of success and significance. for the B.Com (Hons) in Economics. At Brian Robertson (1979W) UCT, he has been awarded the Vice December 2015 OD Union 177

Chancellor’s Scholarship, a National Research Dee plans to go up to Oxford to further Foundation Scholarship, and the David his deep interest in the economic challenges Pitman Scholarship, all for excellent academic facing his country. For this reason Dee has performance. chosen to study for the one-year MSc in At university, he was a Head Tutor Economics for Development, followed by in the School of Economics, teaching the one-year MSc in African Studies. The undergraduate economics and managing the knowledge and skills from this degree will tutorial system of four large undergraduate equip him to interact with development economics courses. In 2013 and 2014, challenges and problems, and at the same Dee was a consultant at Siyaya, a student- time enable him to provide clear leadership run organization that assists unemployed in a changing African environment. He sees Khayelitsha residents in starting up their own a future academic career in research and businesses. Between July and December 2014 teaching, in the field he is qualifying himself he was a participant in the Global Citizenship in, as well as in public service in his country. Forum, where he debated issues of social He enjoys active participation in sport, playing justice, service and responsibility. He has golf to an eleven handicap. To date he has tutored mathematics for SHAWCO (2012) completed three half marathons and plans to and Golden Future (2015), both of which continue these. offer tutoring to learners from underprivileged The Diocesan College Rhodes Scholarship Committee, educational backgrounds. Rondebosch 21 October 2015

A 60 year old photograph of the Bishops Choir in 1955, donated by Frank Hawks (1961G). Left standing is Frank Hawks (1961G), next to him is Sydney Cullis (1961F) and far right standing is Justin Cartwright (1960W). 178 OD Union December 2015

OD UNION SportING ACHIEVEMENTS

Rugby n Robbie Fleck (1993O) on coaching the Western Province Under 21 side to victory in the ABSA U21 Cup Final against Free State.

Francois Louw (2003W) represented the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup n Francois Louw (2003W) on representing the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Martin Muller (2006O) celebrating winning the Currie Cup n Martin Muller (2006O) on representing the Championship winning Golden Lions side in the 2015 ABSA Currie Cup. n Sam Mitchell (2014W) on representing the Blue Bulls in the ABSA U19 Cup. The Bulls participated in the Final. n Graeme Knoop (2005O), Wes Chetty (2006O) and Dasch Barber (2006M) on being part of the False Bay 1st XV for the 2015 season. False Bay have qualified for the 2016 Nizaam Carr (2009M) in Currie Cup Action vs the Community Cup tournament. Lions – Photo by Action Pix n Richard Stewart (2008K) on n Nizaam Carr (2009M), Oli Kebble (2009S), representing Bathco Independiente Rugby Dillyn Leyds (2010S) and Johnny Kotze (2011S) Club in the División de Honor (Top domestic on representing Western Province in the ABSA level of Spanish rugby) during the 2015/16 Currie Cup Final against the Lions. John Dobson season. (Head Coach) and Paul Day (Scrum Consultant) n Congratulations to the UCT 1st XV who were part of the management team. were crowned 2015 World University Rugby December 2015 OD Union 179

Richard Stewart (2008K) in División de Honor action for Our University World Champions (left to right) - Nathan Bathco Independiente Rugby Club. Nel (2010F) , James Kilroe (2009K), Paul Cohen (2009F)

English Domestic players: Craig Kieswetter (2005G), Somerset and Chris Cooke (2004M), Glamorgan

Ryan Julius (2013K) in SA U21 action at the recently completed IPT Siya Simetu (2009S)

Pierre de Voux (2004O) in action for the Proteas at Dillyn Leyds (2010S) in Currie Cup action vs the Pumas the 2015 African Olympic Qualifier

Photos provided by Action Pix Event Photography, Frans Lompard and Luz Fierro. 180 OD Union December 2015

Cup Champions, Bishops had three ODs in Hockey the squad for the event, James Kilroe (2009K), n Pierre de Voux (2004O), Callum Buchanan Paul Cohen (2009F) and Nathan Nel (2010F). (2008G) and James Drummond (2012W) on n Dillyn Leyds (2010S) on winning the ‘Most representing Champions Western Province in Promising Senior Back’ award at the Western the 2015 Inter Provincial Tournament Province Rugby Awards for 2015. Josh n Ryan Julius (2013K) and Pierre de Voux Bassingthwaighte won the ‘Sevens Player of (2004O) on being selected for the South the Season’ award at the event. African national team for a training camp that took place in early October. Pierre was subsequently chosen for the national side for the African Olympic Qualifiers.

Cricket n Chris Cooke (2004M) represented Glamor- gan in the 2015 English Domestic season. n Craig Kieswetter (2005G) announced his retirement in June following an eye injury he picked up last year. Craig ended his career having played 46 ODIs and 25 Andre Jacobs (Staff) right, handing over the Bishops T20Is for England and spent 8 years 1st XV coaching reins to coach Angus Firth (1984W) representing Somerset in the English in centre and assistants Mike Bayly (1982S) and County Championship. Wesley Chetty (2006O) at back. n Siya Simetu (2009S) represented South n Angus Firth (1984W) on being appointed the Western Districts in the Africa Cup T20 new Bishops 1st XV Rugby coach from 2016. tournament.

Walker Cup Golf Day 2016 OD golfers should note that the annual match for the Walker Cup, between ODs and Rondebosch Old Boys, will take place on 4 March 2016 at the Rondebosch Golf Club. ODs wishing to play should contact Brian de Kock [email protected] or Delré O’Rourke [email protected]

The Old Quad Golf Friday 25 September. As usual, each school Challenge 2015 was represented by a team of 24 golfers and the The annual competition for the Old Quad aggregate better-ball Stableford score counted Golf Challenge Shield, between Old Boys of towards the award of the shield. The winners Bishops, Rondebosch, SACS and Wynberg, this year were Wynberg, with a total of 500 took place at The Royal Cape Golf Club on points; second were SACS, with 496, followed December 2015 OD Union 181

Peter Llewellyn (1979F) left, SACS players, Richard SACS players, Hamish Longmore (1975O) and Philip Llewellyn (1974F) right Austin (1976W) both in white shirts

Brian de Kock (1953O) presents the Old Quad Shield to Richard Day (1978S) received a prize from Mike Jeff Sternslow of Wynberg Russell (OR)

John de Groot (1988G) received a prize from SACS players, John Waller (1966W) and John Smuts Mike Russell (OR) (1969S) both in white shirts by the ODs, with 485, and Rondebosch, with de Groot (1988G), at the 15th hole, won prizes 467. No OD pair featured in the top seven pairs, for being ‘Nearest to the Pin’. As our usual main but the best OD pair were Richard Llewellyn sponsor, Auric-Auto, had greatly reduced their (1974G) and Peter Llewellyn (1979F) – 8th on sponsorship this year, the Old Boy Unions of the 44 points, John Waller (1966W) and John Smuts four schools contributed handsomely towards the (1969S) and Philip Austin (1976W) and Hamish staging of the event. The grateful thanks of all Longmore (1975O) – equal 9th on 43 points. four schools go to them, as well as to a number Richard Day (1978S), at the 8th hole, and John of ODs who were the generous donors of all 182 OD Union December 2015

the main prizes, namely Anthony Hamilton- Russell, of Hamilton-Russell Vineyards, Jeff Grier, of Villiera Wine Farm, Gus Allen, of Constantia Glen Winery, Sanjay Daya, of Spur and Panarottis Restaurants, and Rohan Vos, of Rovos Rail. Brian de Kock (1953O)

ROWING The BRC is busy compiling a database of all OD False Bay Annual Awards Dinner 2015 (left to right) rowers so we can keep you up to date about Club Wesley Chetty (2006O), Kevin Lennett (1984O), Gra- developments and also provide a way for you to ham (Snoopy) Knoop (2005O), Josh Pinn (2008B) keep in touch. If you haven’t heard from us then we don’t have your details. Please email [email protected] The 1972 team which won the then Grand with your full name and the year in which you left Challenge, was coached by Basil Bey (Staff), Bishops. Please feel free to share your memories of with Tim Hamilton-Smith (Staff) an integral your rowing days at Bishops with us too. part of the team. The club competes in the top flight FALSE BAY RUGBY CLUB of WP Club rugby and has qualified for AND BISHOPS the 2016 Community Cup (National Club False Bay Rugby Football Club has a proud Championships). relationship with Bishops, and with the club Listed here are other ODs and staff who having just enjoyed a hugely successful season have been involved with the club: Andrew beating all the University sides and finishing Campbell (1982G), Charles Koster (1983F), second to Stellenbosch University (Maties) Mark Niell (1983W), Mike Bayly (1983S), in the competition, we thought it would be Craig Wilson (1982S), Martin Bey (1990B), interesting to note the various old boys (that Rory Viljoen (1990O), William Essau (2005S), we can recall) who have been (as well as still Lusanda Dollie (1998B), JP Koster (2004F), are) involved at the club over the years. Damian Stander (2004S), John Faure (2009G), Currently we have 5 ODs who represented Chris McPetrie (2010M), James McCallum the club’s First XV this year: Graham Knoop (2010O), Nick dos Santos (2010F), Kyle (2005O), Wesley Chetty (2006O), Dasch Macintyre (2010S), Brad Bryant (2010W), Barber (2006M), Grant Muller (2011M) and Emilio da Graca (2011M), Floris Groenix van Josh Pinn (2008B). The club’s Vice Chairman Zoelen (2012S), Matthew Jameson (2012G), is Kevin Lennett (1984O). At the recent Luke Jacobs (2011B), Shane Smith (2013M), awards dinner both Graham and Kevin were Mike Midgley (2012M), Manoli Evlambio awarded honours badges for service to the (2007O) and Khwezi Mqombothi. club. Graham Knoop has been appointed First False Bay looks forward to welcoming many XV captain for the 2016 season. more ODs to our club in the years to come. December 2015 OD Union 183

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

Brian Robertson, Paul Murray, Suzanne Ackerman Berman, Mike Bosman, Guy Pearson

On 21 September 2015 a tea was held in the (College Chaplain and the Head of Marketing New Museum. Among the honoured guests was respectively), Mr Basil Bey (Bishops Museum Mrs Suzanne Ackerman-Berman daughter of Staff) and the ODU Office Administrator, Ms Mr Raymond Ackerman the President of the Delré O’Rourke. In the photograph from left ODU. During the tea Mrs Ackerman-Berman to right is Mr Brian Robertson (Chairman of donated her father’s school satchel to the the ODU), Dr Paul Murray (College Archivist), Museum. In the satchel was a letter of wishes Mrs Suzanne Ackerman-Berman with the to the Museum & Archives, from Mr Acker- donation from Mr Raymond Ackerman, Mr man. Paul thanked Mrs Ackerman-Berman on Mike Bosman (Chairman of Council) and Mr behalf of the school and said it was Bishopsana Guy Pearson (Bishop’s 14th Principal). Those to be greatly treasured. Others who attended who gave their apologies included Mr Tony were: Mr Marcus Bizony, Deputy Headmaster, Van Ryneveld, Mr Brian Behrens and Mr and Mr Greg Brown, Prep Headmaster, Jeremy Mrs Ulick Brown. The Principal welcomed the Lawrence, Mrs Elana Sabharwal (Special guests and Dr Murray spoke referring to epi- Guest), Mr Vernon Wood, Deputy Principal, sodes in Bishops past as part of its rich history. Mr Mervyn Walsh of the College Staff, Mr The task of digitising Bishops’ rich historical Andre Jacobs, Deputy Headmaster, Mr and record lies ahead, and now blessed with such Mrs Peter Steyn, Mr Giancarlo Lanfranchi outstanding facilities as the New Museum and (College Parent), Mrs Wendy Van Heerden (the Archive Room, it’s very exciting especially as Principal’s PA) the Reverend and Mrs Wilke Bishops 175th year not very far off. 184 OD Union December 2015

OD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the OD Union will be held in the Woodlands Pavilion on Thursday 10 March 2016 at 6pm

Agenda Notice convening the Meeting Apologies Minutes of the AGM of 11 March 2015 Matters arising therefrom Chairman’s Annual Report Financial Statements Election of Office Bearers Address by the Principal Any other business